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Milligan College is a Christian, four year, liberal arts college located in Tennessee. The college was established in 1866 and is based on a 181-acre campus. The US News and World Report ranked Milligan College at the 8th position among Southern Baccalaureate Colleges in 2008. The college provides bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Biblical learning, business, education, humane learning, nursing, occupational therapy, communicative arts, scientific learning, and social learning.
Milligan College participates in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Appalachian Athletic Conference. It fields athletics teams in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, mountain biking, soccer, swimming, softball and volleyball. Financial aid is available for eligible students in the form of grants, loans, work-study programs, and scholarships like the Betty Goah Scholarship, the NACC Bible Bowl Scholarship, and the Institute for Servant Leadership Scholarships.
Milligan College is in Milligan College, TN. Milligan College is a medium-sized suburb. The school is classified as a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ college. Milligan College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Milligan College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include art studies and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Milligan College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 598 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 463 to 600 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,006 students study at Milligan College (in 2007-2008).
The school offers a real campus feel. Milligan College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Appalachian Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a Christian liberal arts college, Milligan College seeks to honor God by educating men and women to be servant-leaders."
More complete details are provided below.
Milligan College
Milligan Hwy
Milligan College, TN 37682
General Phone: (423) 461-8700
http://www.milligan.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 67 | business management, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 53 | education, early childhood education, music teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 33 | occupational therapy, health and physical education |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | English, humanities, history, sociology |
| Art Studies | 11 | visual and performing arts |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | bible studies |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | social service professions |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Media | 5 | media studies |
| Music | 4 | music, various music studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Milligan College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 170 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 91 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Milligan College had a total enrollment of 1,006 students (1,015 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Milligan College offers campus housing for 656 of its 1,015 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Johnson City, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 580 | 431 | 74% | 176 | 41% |
| Men | 235 | 173 | 74% | 88 | 51% |
| Women | 345 | 258 | 75% | 88 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 598 |
| SAT Math | 463 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 575 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 36% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,560 |
| Room and board | $ 5,650 |
| Room charge | $ 2,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Milligan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 351100)
Milligan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $61,774 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $51,138 | 10 | $53,856 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $49,545 | 11 | $48,537 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $38,929 | 11 | $43,839 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $47,103 | 32 | $48,584 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94 | 87 | 181 |
| Baseball | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Track | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 60 | 95 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Milligan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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